La Cantina

02/03/11

so quaint

by psantii

What a nice quaint steakhouse for Italians or those who like Italian flair and food. They have given the restaurant a nice face lift since I was here last. New booths - lights - paint and carpet looks very very nice.

The food as I remember was very good. I had the filet with a shrimp cocktail. The dessert I chose was the canoli, my friend had the tiramisu..! The waitstaff is very nice and the food is served in a timely manner and hot !

The wine list is amazing. I always have the house red..seems to hit the spot everytime!

I also appreciate the menu pricing. I can eat 2 meals for the price of most places here at LaCantina.

11/10/10

confirmed reservation 3 times, they claimed we didin't

by roisey33

First of all, let me start off by saying I'm 17 and went to this restaurant with a few friends of mine instead of going to homecoming. Reservations were made at least a week in advance. My friend who made the reservation called the restaurant 3 times to confirm and every time La Cantina said they had our reservation. When we arrived at La Cantina they said we never made a reservation and said we would have to wait 30 minutes for a table. Needless to say I was very pissed off and didn't want to give them the business of 10 customers, but for some reason my friends insisted we wait and still eat there. When they finally seated us 30 minutes later, we were put in a back room and cramped into a table with barely any elbow room. The atmosphere was very very loud and not enjoyable. I ordered salmon and it was not up to par at all; the salmon was mushy and quite tasteless.

I will never be visiting this place again. Personally, I think they claimed to not have our reservations because we were a bunch of teenagers and they wanted to seat other customers and didn't think we would made a scene because they claimed to not have our reservation, but I'll never know.

03/27/09

Fantastic Steaks and Wine list

by bearsbob

I recently had a business lunch and my client suggested La Cantina. Definitely a different atmosphere, than most steakhouses I've been to, feel of being in a wine cellar with fish tanks everywhere. I have to say I was very impressed. We were on a tight schedule, and had reservations for 12:00 on a Friday. We were seated almost immediately and greeted by our server right away. We ordered salads and two steaks medium well, and were out the door within an hour. When on a tight schedule prompt food service is very important. Next time I come back I will spend more time, as the wine list is incredible and I 'd like to try some of the wines as well as other food items on the menu.

• Pros: Menu Selection

11/06/08

I love this place!!

by jennsmitty

This restaurant is a great place to go for lunch or dinner. It is in the lower level of the Italian Village, but should not be missed. The Veal parmigian is outstanding and I've also had the New York strip steak on several occasions. It always comes out the way I ask and is very tender, almost melts in my mouth. The wine list is amazing!! I can always find a good red or white wine depending what I'm having. They have a much more extensive seafood menu here, than the other two restaurants. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

11/06/08

Great food and steak!!

by wilsjack

Last night we went to dinner at La Cantina, the service was outstanding. I have been to several steakhouses in the city and this places among the best. We were seated immediately and our server came to our table within minutes. He was very friendly and knowledgable and suggested an excellent merlot to go with the steaks we ordered. They came out cooked perfectly and melted in our mouths. The gorgonzola cream sauce on the strip steak was fantastic!! The food came out fast and was very reasonably priced. I will definitely be coming back here.